Perry George Johnston, of Rockford departed this earthly life December 25, 2024. He was born July 12, 1933 in Rockford the son of Perry C. and Ruth Johnston. He married Annie Ruth Harris, August 12, 1956, she preceded him in death. Perry was employed as a machine operator by Gunite Foundry over 30 years before retiring. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam. Perry was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, serving on the Usher Board many years. He was also a member of the Rockford Freeport and Vicinity Usher Council. He attended East High School.

Perry leaves to cherish many loving memories, two daughters, Linda F. (Benny Sr. ) Crawford and Sherrie L. (Dennis) Bias; two sons, Perry G. Johnston IV and Bradley C. Johnston; 8 grandchildren, Benny Jr., Kenneth, Dennis II,  Anntonisha (Sean), Perry V., Jade, Charlie and Chaz;  6 great grandchildren; god daughter, Trishinda Black; a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by parents; wife, Annie Ruth Johnston; two brothers, Robert and Willie Johnston; and two sister, Christine Head and Catherine Peoples.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Bethel Baptist Church 724 Harrison Ave. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Greeting the family will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200  N. Johnston Ave.